Waveshaping Synthesis is a type of distortion synthesis that can create dynamic spectra in a controlled way. In waveshaping, it is possible to change the spectrum with the amplitude of the sound. A simple example of this method is the clipping caused by overdriving an audio amplifier.

The waveshaper is the core of microTERA's synthesis engine. It works as a distortion unit that takes up to three sine waves as input and delivers an arbitrary spectrum as output.

Features:

Waveshaping Synthesizer:

Wavehaper with user programmable shape.

Spectral shape specification.

Three sine oscillators.

Feedback input for noise components.

4 Low frequency oscillators.

4 Envelopes with tempo sync.

64 time/level segments per envelope.

Monophonic or polyphonic with 16 voices.

More than 160 factory presets, unlimited user presets can be shared.

FX:

Chorus with four delay lines.

8 pole Analog Phaser.

Distortion effect with Tube/Tape emulation.

Stereo Echo/Delay effect.

Hi end reverberation unit.

Live:

Play melodies live with the onscreen keyboard. Drag fingers for slides and vibrato.

Optionally use CoreMIDI* compatible hardware keyboard.

Dozens of scales selectable.

Variable Keyboard layout for scale optimized playing.

Full featured programmable Arpeggiator.

Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.

Can trigger single notes and chords.

Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability.

32 Arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible.

For each step you can program tie, accent, transposition and note order.

Global:

Audiobus compatible (Input slot).

Inter App Audio.

Audio pasteboard. Copy audio recordings to Clipboard for use with other Apps (e.g. Intua BeatMaker and many others).

Exchange user presets with File Sharing in iTunes.

Support for virtual MIDI input connections.

Publish loops and recordings online with the SoundCloud audio platform.